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The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 1999-09-25

The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 1999-09-25 page 1

Your Reporter Newspaper's primary mission is to "Cover the Sews of Northeastern Ohio comprehensively, fairly, and accurately " Ciqht In~3ke 'Darkness ti l!ljLiIiBiLgllJJXiliM<^Bc^^P-iii?B^^LaLLliiliJJiiMti-glJtXMllBliJ!lJLlIlBitiiJlliia-Lr3r? BLftiJJjiJLLLLMiiifTWqill?'?jt>i'11i* PT1ilaAyi i g yti'l V<iT "111.1Jn VOL.:--.- J . SEPTEMBER 25, 1999 THRU OCTOBER I, 1999 SECTION A 25 CENTS PER COPY Prison Boycott Started By PNBC Ministers Pictured (L-R) are Trina Winfrey, Dr. Fred Lofton, Dr. Wallace CharlerSmith, Dr. T. Dewitt Smith, Dr. Tyrone Pitts, Dr. Major Jemison, Dr. Hycel Taylor, Dr. Otis Moss, Dr. Morris Shearin, Spker Pres. Dr. C. Mackey Daniels. Photo by Roy Lewis. || by Denise Rolark Barnes (NNPA) ? The Progressive National Baptist Convention closed its last convention of the century in Washington, D C. recently with a press conference held outside D C. Jail PNBC President Rev C Mackey Daniels announced the convention's initiative to stop the incarceration and killing of Black youth Flanked by ministers from across the country, Daniels declared, "We cannot afford to enter into the new millennium ...worrying about our sons and our daughters Today, we arc concerned about our children not being educated but rather being incarcerated. There is a mean police force that cares nothing about African-American boys and girls ... |a police force] that will shoot us down in the street even before they question us " Daniels called upon PNBC's 2.5 million members, representing more than 2,000 churches around the globe, to plan marches on their City wUl county governments and staVq ' legislatures to demand an end** a government policy that invests "$45 million to incarcerate one but not willing to pay $5,000 a year to educate one." He also called upon representatives of other religious denominations, fraternities and sororities to join the campaign Reverends Major Jcmison. T. DeWitt Smith, Fred Lofton, Tyrone Pitts, Hycel Taylor, Otis Moss, Wallace Charles Smith, Morris Shearin and Trina Winfrey joined Daniels at the press conference They were urged to go back to their respective churches and implement the Training Starter Manual, designed to assist churches in junching the boycott. y AVc must march in order to bring Igovcrnmcnt spending and priorities] back in balance and make sense out of no sense," Daniels said. Justice Department statistics show that the number of prisoners in America has tripled over the last decade from 500,000 to 18 million with minority communities representing 70 percent of all new admissions According to a report released this year by the Justice Policy Institute (JPI), a project of the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, in 19% there were 193 White American prison inmates forcver> 100,000 Whites; 6K8 Hispanic prison inmates per 100,000 Hispanics and 1,571 African-American prison inmates per 100,000 African Americans "This means that Blacks arc now imprisoned at eight tunes the rate of Whites and Latinos arc imprisoned at three and one-half tunes the rate of Whites." the report stated Continued to Page A6 Explosion Rocks Florida A&M by Kaia N. Shivers Reprint (ram the Lm Anfrlei Sentinel Historically black university Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was slightly shaken when a small bomb exploded in the men's bathroom of Lee Hall administration building.It was reported that two anonymous phone calls by a male voice were made before the bomb's detonation. Lee Hall facility manager Thomas Craven answered both calls, the first of which he dismissed as a wrong number. On the second call Craven alerted police, but by the time Craven checked the bathroom, the miniexplosion already occurred. "We've had bomb threats before," said FAMU president Frederick Humphries, "but we've never found a bomb. It's a little different exercise for us now." Located in the state's capital, university officials are working with state, local and federal law enforcement to strengthen campus security. Additionally, security has been reinforced in state buildings in the city. Florida's governor, Jeb Bush, issued an executive order that will allow the use of any state resources tor the investigation. Director of FAMU Informational Services, Sharon Saunders, said, "We've been doing the best we can with local media, radio and television." Immediately following the incident, counseling services were extended to students and resident assistants in FAMU's dormitories facilitated meetings to inform students on latest details.To reach off-campus students, administration used their radio and cable access stations. However, a number of students expressed their disappointment at what appeared to be a minimal communication between administration and campus population. FAMU senior Jaya Davillier commented, "There was no emergency meeting or convocation (for students). We don't know what is going on - if the person has been caught or what. We want the administration to show some concern. I mean comfort me." Saunders and student government president Cornelius Minor both confirmed a convocation has been scheduled to answer some of the questions and concerns that have had some people on edge. The Big Showdown Pictured are Dustin Austin and Darshone Fitch of South and Shawn Porter and Keon Williams of Patterson Park, offensive and defensive jaggernauts of both South and Patterson Park. Look for the explosion. The fight for the goal line. For more Pee Wee Football News see Page B4 FirstMerit Unity Banking Home Ownership Seminar The third Home'Ownership seminar for Akron Unity Partnership participants is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, at the United Baptist Church, located at 1007 S. Hawkins Avenue in Akron, Ohio from 9:00 ?jn. to 12:00 Noon. FirstMerit Bank and the Akron Unity Partnership, a faith-based community collaborative, have created this initiative to make banking services more accessible to community residents. The Home Ownership program offers finance and budgeting workshops, mortgage loans, and discounted checking and savings accounts. To date, i over 500 persons have participated in the Home Ownership Seminars with over 10.5 million dollars in pre-qualification commitments.banking services such as: installment loans, credit card accounts, small business banking and much more. The seminar is free, but reservations are requested. Please call (330) 253-3711 to reserve your place today. Rev. Walker Seeks School Bd Seat The Rev. Curtis T. Walker, Sr., pastor of Wesley Temple AME Zion Church, is a candidate for the Akron Board of Education in the upcoming November election.Rev. Walker, who has 24 years in the ministry?the last seven at Wesley Temple, has been very active in the communitv and is an ardent supporter of education. Walker's theme is "My Heart Is For All Children." This is his second attempt for a School Board seat. He was edged in the race for four seats in 1997 when three incumbents were up for reelection. Six candidates, including an incumbent, are seeking the three available seats in November's election.Rev. Walker, a former substitute teacher, is a graduate from the University of Connecticut with a BA in Psychology; Hood Theological Seminary, Masters of Divinity and Emory University Candler School of Theology, Doctor of Ministry. His children are graduates of Firestone High School where he ^^Rev. Curtis T. Walker was a member of the PTA. He is involved with the Coming Together Project, Common Ground Education Issue Book Committee, Volunteer "Career Day" speaker at Portage Path School and the Akron General Medical Center Ethics Committee.Also, Rev. Walker is a life member of the N A ACP, a member of the Girl Scouts Ethics Committee, Red Cross, Summit County Housing Trust Fund and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Rev. Walker and his wife, Marilyn J. Murray-Walker, a former public school teacher and now with Urban Ounce of Prevention, have three children. They are Rashara, a Hampton University graduate who is enrolled in the graduate school at the University of Akron; Vanessa, a senior at Hampton and Curtis, Jr., a freshman at Ohio State University. A fund-raising reception for Rev. Walker will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 1999 in Tower Eighty's Empire Room, 80 N. Portage Path. Individuals are asked to contribute $50. Checks should be made payable to C.T. School Board Committee. Those who are unable to attend but wish to contribute should mail checks to Marian Kea, Campaign Chair, 80 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303. Goodyear Is Sponsor For Toys For Tots The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is getting into the Christmas spirit this year by becoming a major corporate sponsor for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program As a sponsor, Goodyear Auto Service Centers and indepen dent dealers will become "dropoff' points for donations. "As business leaders in their communities, Goodyear retailers can demonstrate their commitment to the community through the Toys for Tots program," said Marco Molinari, Goodyear's vice president of sales and marketing, North American l ires. "For the past 50 years. Toys for Tots has been the U.S. Marine Corps' premier community action program," he said. "It's a part of America's culture and a part of every community it reaches." Through the Toys for Tots program, Goodyear retailers can help unite the community in a common cause - to make a positive impact on the lives of needy children, as well as the community, Molinari added. The Toys for Tots program will run from October I through December 22. During that time. Goodyear retailers will display posters that designate them as national sponsors. Furthermore, many retailers are expected to demonstrate their originality by creating novel Toys for Tots collection bins out of tires. Dr. Alford Smith Appointed Medical Panel Vice Chair Daisy L. Alford-Smith, Ph D , Director of the County of Summit Department of Human Services, has recently been appointed by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. Dr. Murd-Smith will serve as the Vtc^Bhnifcjifthe Executive Panel "I am honored and humbled to serve the citizens of Ohio and the Nation in this capacity," Dr. Afford-Smith stated in accepting the appointment "There is nothing more crucial to our lives than access to quality health care. I am committed to carrying out the mission of this committee." she concluded. Dr. Alford-SmiUi aisu serves as the Summit County Coordinator for the departments of MRDD, Children Services and the Alcohol , Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board. Dr. Alford-Smith is well recogttedinthe area of health policy itnBlMMStates and School Bd. Pay Raises Proposed State Representative Ray Miller (D-Columbus) contends local school board members are seriously underpaid and deserve a pay raise. Rep. Miller said, "I have witnessed the hard work and dedication put forth by the school board members and their time and talent is worth more than the approximately $3,600 they receive annually. That is why I will introduce legislation which will grant school boards the authority to set the salary of school board members in the Big Eight school district, i.e. Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton. Toledo and Youngstown at $ 10,000 per year with the board president receiving $12,000 per year. "School boards in the remaining 13 urban school districts would be allowed to set their member salaries at $7,000 per year with the board president receiving $9,000 per year," Miller said. Those districts are: Cleveland Heights/University Heights, East Cleveland, Elyria, Euclid, Hamilton, Lima, Lorain, Mansfield, Parma, South-Western (Columbus), Springfield and Warren. All other remaining school districts would be paid $5,000 per year with $7,000 per year for the president. Currently the law provides for compensation of sahool board members to be established by resolution of each school board not to exceed $80 per day plus mileage incurred attending meetings of the board. The cost of granting the pay increases is not prohibitive, Miller said. The cost to a big city school district to provide the pay increase for all seven members would be $72,000 per year. In the other 13 urban school districts the cost would only be $37,000 per year. Miller said. Rep. Miller said, "It is difficult to attract and retain quality school board candidates when the pay is so low. School board members currently are ineligible for any health or retirement benefits available to others employed by local school districts." "School board members spend countless hours in Committees, board meetings, responding to parents and citizens concerns, studying and making decisions on administrative and financial matters of the board, and various other duties and responsibilities to which public officials must respond," Miller said. It is not unusual for a school board member to work 20-30 hours per week on school business, he said. As a point of comparison, Miller said we have other obscure boards in state government which meet once a month and pay their members $5,000 or more, plus travel expenses, a per diem allowance and state health benefits. With all due respect, most members of these boards don't work as hard as schooi board members "It is important to begin discussion on this important topic," Miller said. "I look forward to legislative action on this bill soon." ADASBCC Host Conference On Heroin Treatment I he Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services Board of Cuyahoga County is presenting a regional knowledge dissemination conference on heroin and other opiate drug use and treatment October Ird through October 5th at the Cleveland Airport Marriott The conference entitled. "Heroin and Other Opioid Treatment Best Practices and Futuristic Models For The New Millennium" is being presented through the support of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center For Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), and the Cleveland Foundation The conference will focus on the impact of heroin and other opiate drug use on women, ado lescents, intravenous drug users, the elderly, and other special populations, along with the emerging models and best practices for treating the opiate addictedMedical, criminal justice and substance abuse treatment professionals from Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri. New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia will participate in this event Featured speakers include Dr Andrea Barthwcll, Director of the Encounter Medical Group, Dr Victoria Cargill of the Office of AIDS Research, Mark Parrino. President of the American Methadone Treatment Association, Dr. David Smith, Founder and President of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic and Bcny Primm, President of the Addic tion Research and Treatment Corporation. A pre-conference banquet will be held on Sunday, October 3rd at 6:00 p.m. honoring Retired U S Senator Louis Stokes and researcher Herman Joseph for their individual contributions to the field of substance abuse According to Simmie Davis, Conference Director, "This regional conference is the first of its kind in this area. The topic is one that has been researched extensively What we need now is practical models to better serve clients in our community. We expect to come away from this conference will tools for the new millennium *. For registration and ticket information, call Simmie Davis at (216) 348-4830 University of Akron officials discuss the S200 million Campus Development Guide Plan under the watchful carved gaze of school founder, John R. Buchtcl. Funding that will redefine the Univci^yScampus over a 6 year period was approved by the University Board of Trustees at a spMM^Hjting Sept. 9. First construction will begin in the spring of 20(10. From left are Ted Curtis ^^Hyident of Capital Planning and Facilities Management - who also is a university architcctT^fflfetauty Board Chairman Alex R. Arshinkoff; and President Luis M. Proenza. Continued to

Your Reporter Newspaper's primary mission is to "Cover the Sews of Northeastern Ohio comprehensively, fairly, and accurately " Ciqht In~3ke 'Darkness ti l!ljLiIiBiLgllJJXiliMi'11i* PT1ilaAyi i g yti'l V 100,000 Whites; 6K8 Hispanic prison inmates per 100,000 Hispanics and 1,571 African-American prison inmates per 100,000 African Americans "This means that Blacks arc now imprisoned at eight tunes the rate of Whites and Latinos arc imprisoned at three and one-half tunes the rate of Whites." the report stated Continued to Page A6 Explosion Rocks Florida A&M by Kaia N. Shivers Reprint (ram the Lm Anfrlei Sentinel Historically black university Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was slightly shaken when a small bomb exploded in the men's bathroom of Lee Hall administration building.It was reported that two anonymous phone calls by a male voice were made before the bomb's detonation. Lee Hall facility manager Thomas Craven answered both calls, the first of which he dismissed as a wrong number. On the second call Craven alerted police, but by the time Craven checked the bathroom, the miniexplosion already occurred. "We've had bomb threats before," said FAMU president Frederick Humphries, "but we've never found a bomb. It's a little different exercise for us now." Located in the state's capital, university officials are working with state, local and federal law enforcement to strengthen campus security. Additionally, security has been reinforced in state buildings in the city. Florida's governor, Jeb Bush, issued an executive order that will allow the use of any state resources tor the investigation. Director of FAMU Informational Services, Sharon Saunders, said, "We've been doing the best we can with local media, radio and television." Immediately following the incident, counseling services were extended to students and resident assistants in FAMU's dormitories facilitated meetings to inform students on latest details.To reach off-campus students, administration used their radio and cable access stations. However, a number of students expressed their disappointment at what appeared to be a minimal communication between administration and campus population. FAMU senior Jaya Davillier commented, "There was no emergency meeting or convocation (for students). We don't know what is going on - if the person has been caught or what. We want the administration to show some concern. I mean comfort me." Saunders and student government president Cornelius Minor both confirmed a convocation has been scheduled to answer some of the questions and concerns that have had some people on edge. The Big Showdown Pictured are Dustin Austin and Darshone Fitch of South and Shawn Porter and Keon Williams of Patterson Park, offensive and defensive jaggernauts of both South and Patterson Park. Look for the explosion. The fight for the goal line. For more Pee Wee Football News see Page B4 FirstMerit Unity Banking Home Ownership Seminar The third Home'Ownership seminar for Akron Unity Partnership participants is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, at the United Baptist Church, located at 1007 S. Hawkins Avenue in Akron, Ohio from 9:00 ?jn. to 12:00 Noon. FirstMerit Bank and the Akron Unity Partnership, a faith-based community collaborative, have created this initiative to make banking services more accessible to community residents. The Home Ownership program offers finance and budgeting workshops, mortgage loans, and discounted checking and savings accounts. To date, i over 500 persons have participated in the Home Ownership Seminars with over 10.5 million dollars in pre-qualification commitments.banking services such as: installment loans, credit card accounts, small business banking and much more. The seminar is free, but reservations are requested. Please call (330) 253-3711 to reserve your place today. Rev. Walker Seeks School Bd Seat The Rev. Curtis T. Walker, Sr., pastor of Wesley Temple AME Zion Church, is a candidate for the Akron Board of Education in the upcoming November election.Rev. Walker, who has 24 years in the ministry?the last seven at Wesley Temple, has been very active in the communitv and is an ardent supporter of education. Walker's theme is "My Heart Is For All Children." This is his second attempt for a School Board seat. He was edged in the race for four seats in 1997 when three incumbents were up for reelection. Six candidates, including an incumbent, are seeking the three available seats in November's election.Rev. Walker, a former substitute teacher, is a graduate from the University of Connecticut with a BA in Psychology; Hood Theological Seminary, Masters of Divinity and Emory University Candler School of Theology, Doctor of Ministry. His children are graduates of Firestone High School where he ^^Rev. Curtis T. Walker was a member of the PTA. He is involved with the Coming Together Project, Common Ground Education Issue Book Committee, Volunteer "Career Day" speaker at Portage Path School and the Akron General Medical Center Ethics Committee.Also, Rev. Walker is a life member of the N A ACP, a member of the Girl Scouts Ethics Committee, Red Cross, Summit County Housing Trust Fund and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Rev. Walker and his wife, Marilyn J. Murray-Walker, a former public school teacher and now with Urban Ounce of Prevention, have three children. They are Rashara, a Hampton University graduate who is enrolled in the graduate school at the University of Akron; Vanessa, a senior at Hampton and Curtis, Jr., a freshman at Ohio State University. A fund-raising reception for Rev. Walker will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 1999 in Tower Eighty's Empire Room, 80 N. Portage Path. Individuals are asked to contribute $50. Checks should be made payable to C.T. School Board Committee. Those who are unable to attend but wish to contribute should mail checks to Marian Kea, Campaign Chair, 80 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303. Goodyear Is Sponsor For Toys For Tots The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is getting into the Christmas spirit this year by becoming a major corporate sponsor for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program As a sponsor, Goodyear Auto Service Centers and indepen dent dealers will become "dropoff' points for donations. "As business leaders in their communities, Goodyear retailers can demonstrate their commitment to the community through the Toys for Tots program," said Marco Molinari, Goodyear's vice president of sales and marketing, North American l ires. "For the past 50 years. Toys for Tots has been the U.S. Marine Corps' premier community action program," he said. "It's a part of America's culture and a part of every community it reaches." Through the Toys for Tots program, Goodyear retailers can help unite the community in a common cause - to make a positive impact on the lives of needy children, as well as the community, Molinari added. The Toys for Tots program will run from October I through December 22. During that time. Goodyear retailers will display posters that designate them as national sponsors. Furthermore, many retailers are expected to demonstrate their originality by creating novel Toys for Tots collection bins out of tires. Dr. Alford Smith Appointed Medical Panel Vice Chair Daisy L. Alford-Smith, Ph D , Director of the County of Summit Department of Human Services, has recently been appointed by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. Dr. Murd-Smith will serve as the Vtc^Bhnifcjifthe Executive Panel "I am honored and humbled to serve the citizens of Ohio and the Nation in this capacity," Dr. Afford-Smith stated in accepting the appointment "There is nothing more crucial to our lives than access to quality health care. I am committed to carrying out the mission of this committee." she concluded. Dr. Alford-SmiUi aisu serves as the Summit County Coordinator for the departments of MRDD, Children Services and the Alcohol , Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board. Dr. Alford-Smith is well recogttedinthe area of health policy itnBlMMStates and School Bd. Pay Raises Proposed State Representative Ray Miller (D-Columbus) contends local school board members are seriously underpaid and deserve a pay raise. Rep. Miller said, "I have witnessed the hard work and dedication put forth by the school board members and their time and talent is worth more than the approximately $3,600 they receive annually. That is why I will introduce legislation which will grant school boards the authority to set the salary of school board members in the Big Eight school district, i.e. Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton. Toledo and Youngstown at $ 10,000 per year with the board president receiving $12,000 per year. "School boards in the remaining 13 urban school districts would be allowed to set their member salaries at $7,000 per year with the board president receiving $9,000 per year," Miller said. Those districts are: Cleveland Heights/University Heights, East Cleveland, Elyria, Euclid, Hamilton, Lima, Lorain, Mansfield, Parma, South-Western (Columbus), Springfield and Warren. All other remaining school districts would be paid $5,000 per year with $7,000 per year for the president. Currently the law provides for compensation of sahool board members to be established by resolution of each school board not to exceed $80 per day plus mileage incurred attending meetings of the board. The cost of granting the pay increases is not prohibitive, Miller said. The cost to a big city school district to provide the pay increase for all seven members would be $72,000 per year. In the other 13 urban school districts the cost would only be $37,000 per year. Miller said. Rep. Miller said, "It is difficult to attract and retain quality school board candidates when the pay is so low. School board members currently are ineligible for any health or retirement benefits available to others employed by local school districts." "School board members spend countless hours in Committees, board meetings, responding to parents and citizens concerns, studying and making decisions on administrative and financial matters of the board, and various other duties and responsibilities to which public officials must respond," Miller said. It is not unusual for a school board member to work 20-30 hours per week on school business, he said. As a point of comparison, Miller said we have other obscure boards in state government which meet once a month and pay their members $5,000 or more, plus travel expenses, a per diem allowance and state health benefits. With all due respect, most members of these boards don't work as hard as schooi board members "It is important to begin discussion on this important topic," Miller said. "I look forward to legislative action on this bill soon." ADASBCC Host Conference On Heroin Treatment I he Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services Board of Cuyahoga County is presenting a regional knowledge dissemination conference on heroin and other opiate drug use and treatment October Ird through October 5th at the Cleveland Airport Marriott The conference entitled. "Heroin and Other Opioid Treatment Best Practices and Futuristic Models For The New Millennium" is being presented through the support of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center For Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), and the Cleveland Foundation The conference will focus on the impact of heroin and other opiate drug use on women, ado lescents, intravenous drug users, the elderly, and other special populations, along with the emerging models and best practices for treating the opiate addictedMedical, criminal justice and substance abuse treatment professionals from Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri. New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia will participate in this event Featured speakers include Dr Andrea Barthwcll, Director of the Encounter Medical Group, Dr Victoria Cargill of the Office of AIDS Research, Mark Parrino. President of the American Methadone Treatment Association, Dr. David Smith, Founder and President of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic and Bcny Primm, President of the Addic tion Research and Treatment Corporation. A pre-conference banquet will be held on Sunday, October 3rd at 6:00 p.m. honoring Retired U S Senator Louis Stokes and researcher Herman Joseph for their individual contributions to the field of substance abuse According to Simmie Davis, Conference Director, "This regional conference is the first of its kind in this area. The topic is one that has been researched extensively What we need now is practical models to better serve clients in our community. We expect to come away from this conference will tools for the new millennium *. For registration and ticket information, call Simmie Davis at (216) 348-4830 University of Akron officials discuss the S200 million Campus Development Guide Plan under the watchful carved gaze of school founder, John R. Buchtcl. Funding that will redefine the Univci^yScampus over a 6 year period was approved by the University Board of Trustees at a spMM^Hjting Sept. 9. First construction will begin in the spring of 20(10. From left are Ted Curtis ^^Hyident of Capital Planning and Facilities Management - who also is a university architcctT^fflfetauty Board Chairman Alex R. Arshinkoff; and President Luis M. Proenza. Continued to